How do I explain Santa to a two year old?

Question

My friend and I are trying to get her two year old "hyped" up for Santa Claus to come. How to we get her to understand that he brings her presents and thar sort of thing. She is very advanced and is very smart. Mature answers only.

Answer 1

Tell her the story of the first St. Nicholas (the one that gave gifts to the poor girls in his region hundreds of years ago). Then tell her that St. Nicholas is dead, but the tradition of Santa Claus has taken it's place based loosely on the wise men presenting gifts to the family of Jesus.

By doing this, you will be able to tell her that you never lied to her - about anything. Let her imagination do the rest as it will fill in the blanks.

When she asks you "how" something happens, ask her what does she think and then say she might be right.

We told her not to ask for more than three things from SC either.

Answer 2

You can read books such as "The Night Before Christmas" and "Here Comes Santa Claus." But my toddler is "very advanced" and "very smart" too, and he hated Santa last year (he was just over 2 at the time). You can introduce her to the idea of Santa, but if she truly understood, it wouldn't be so hard. Furthermore, intellect has nothing to do with it. No matter how smart she is, she's emotionally two years old. In fact, it's actually good for two - year - olds to be a little fearful of Santa. I'm not saying you should instill fear in her, but it's not very wise for a toddler to willingly sit on some strange guy's lap. In fact, when we sat my son non Santa's lap last year, he started yelling and saying, "Help Mommy, it's a STRANGER!!!" While I was disappointed that I didn't get the cute Santa picture, I was glad that he was smart enough to know that sitting on a strange guy's lap isn't safe. I later took him to Sears and had pictures done with a Santa background, which were even cuter. He liked the idea of Santa, and understood the part about leaving cookies out and Santa coming down the chimney - he just didn't want to get too close. This year, I explained to him that because I know Santa, it's OK. After all, Santa and I have been meeting for coffee (when I'm out doing some early shopping) on the weekends; we're old pals. So he's more excited about it now. He even came up with the idea of writing to Santa himself, and scrawled in blue crayon something to the effect of, "Dear Santa, I want a rocket, please. I have cookies for you." So, just let her warm up to the idea in her own way. And realize that freaking out when she sits on Santa's lap really isn't a bad thing.

Answer 3

You should tell her that santa is an old friend of kids who behave in a good manner through out the year. He also brings presents for them-whatever his little friends wish to have for cristmas. By the way , what is 'thar'?

Answer 4

umm, just tell her deres a man who comes to give u presents every year during christmas? and his names Santa Claus?

Answer 5

why teach her a myth ? the reason for the season is jesus

its a happy birthday to jesus

i personally believe in the truth always

at two ... she will only remember the cookies / candies and toys . i would attend a candlelight worship with singing / caroling in addition to lots of toys. hopefully , she will enjoy / remember something positive as to the feel of lots of people / lights and pretty music . she'll live in a difficult world i believe , and needs a solid foundation to be able prepare for it . santa claus although a "fun" type of myth is not a truth . all things being said and done , i'd redo and teach truth

Answer 6

I asked this same question four times, and haven't got a proper answer

Answer 7

when you find out let me know. The only thing my 2 year old would do last year when she saw him was cry. I hope things go better this year!